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Christian Devotions Speak Up! is an outreach of Christian Devotions Ministry. Each week host, Scott McCausey, interviews Christian leaders, sports figures, authors, pastors, agents, missionaries and media personalities who are making a difference in the kingdom of God. Scott keeps Christian Devotions Speak Up! on top of and in touch with current issues that Christians face daily, making the show not only enjoyable but informative. It is a blog talk radio show that airs every Tuesday night at 6p.m.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Proverbs 31:8

Monday, February 12, 2018

Karen Nolan Bell, an
award-winning writer of fiction and memoir, writes as Karen Lynn Nolan. Her
debut novel, Above the Fog, releases in November 2018. Karen’s stories appear
in the anthologies, Stupid Moments, Merry Christmas Moments, and
soon-to-be-released Coola-nary Moments. Her other loves include music, theater,
art, reading mysteries, and being pampered by her only son. She resides in
Atlanta. Contact Karen at karennolanbell@gmail.com, on Twitter @KarenNolanBell,
or www.diamondsinmycoalbucket.blogspot.com.

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Andy Clapp is an author and a pastor who lives in North Carolina. His
passion for Jesus has pushed him to strive to reach a lost world as a pastor
and as an author. Whether it is speaking to a group of ten, delivering a
message to over a hundred, or in those quiet moments while in his office
writing, his goal is to lead others to Christ.

Andy lives in his hometown
with his wife, Crystal, and their two daughters, Cheyenne and Autumn. He is
represented by Cyle Young, Hartline Literary Agency. To learn more, continue
through the website: www.Andyclapp.org.
Make sure you check out his blog and sign up for his newsletter.

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Cheryl Crofoot Knapp is
passionate about using her life experiences to encourage others. She is a
devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, speaker, author, blogger, and
Mrs. Minnesota-America 1996.

Her book, Undefeated
Innocence: How God Helped My Parents and Me Navigate the Alzheimer’s Journey,
combines personal and humorous anecdotes with Biblical truths to share His hope
and encouragement to caregivers, and includes factual information and research.
Cheryl was a caregiver for her parents who both died of Alzheimer’s. She cried
out to God, “Where are you in Alzheimer’s?” Undefeated
Innocence is a study of the Beatitudes with the fruit of the Spirit, and
includes lessons and tools she learned in caregiving.

Undefeated Innocence is a challenge to find God’s calling and to
know that His grace is always sufficient. Cheryl believes that those who have
been through much are called to give much. She encourages readers to find
passionate patience, look for life’s collateral beauty, and recognize that it’s
okay to store toothpaste in an underwear drawer.

She and her husband are
members of First Baptist Church of Mountain Home (Arkansas). She participates
in Walks to End Alzheimer’s and has served in Bible study, worship, evangelism,
and prison ministries. She founded Regifted Grace Ministry and shares her
contagious faith at conferences, retreats, banquets, and churches, as well as
on television and radio.

Her husband Chuck is inducted into the Minnesota
Broadcasters Hall of Fame and is highlighted as one of only a hundred radio
jocks in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland.

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Susan is a versatile writer, creating both fiction and non-fiction for
adults and children. Her debut novel, The
Fabric of Hope: An Irish Family Legacy, released on March 17th, St.
Patrick’s Day!

Before Susan jumped into the
fiction world, her first two books were nonfiction, co-authored with her
husband, Dale. Countdown for Couples:
Preparing for the Adventure of Marriage made the Tyndale best-seller list
for several weeks, went international with an Indonesian version and a Spanish
version, and has helped thousands of couples. Their second book, The ReMarriage Adventure: Preparing for a
Life of Love and Happiness, has helped thousands of couples getting ready
to blend their families.

Susan is the Founding Editor
of Thriving Family magazine and the former Editor/Editorial Director of 12
Focus on the Family publications including the Focus on the Family magazine and
the Focus on Your Child newsletters. Susan is also the author of her first two
indie-published picture books, Lexie’s
Adventure in Kenya: Love is Patient and Princess
Madison’s Rainbow Adventure.

After many years writing
non-fiction, Susan’s writing has taken a fresh new turn, impassioned by
extensive research into her own family’s history. She is thoroughly enjoying
her second life as a novelist. She loves the world of fiction and letting her
imagination run wild to create inspiring stories.

Susan is vice president of
Christian Authors Network (CAN) and a member of American Christian Fiction
Writers (ACFW), the Association of Women Speakers & Authors (AWSA), the
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and Evangelical
Press Association (EPA).

Selah Award winner, and Carol Awards finalist, Linda Wood Rondeau writes
to demonstrate that our worst past, surrendered to God, becomes our best
future. Her books are inspired by her many years as a social worker, why her
voice hits home with complex characters who walk off the page, and why readers
relate to her non-fiction as well.

Humor, another guarantee in a
Rondeau book, is also prevalent in her non-fiction. She is a frequent guest on
blogs, online magazines, traditionally published periodicals and writes a
recurring column for her hometown newspaper, Malone Telegram.

The author is a breast cancer
survivor and a recovering food addict. A Toastmaster graduate, she enjoys
speaking to groups on her experiences as well as the writing life. The author
loves to hear from readers. You may contact her through her website,
www.lindarondeau.com, on Facebook, Goodreads, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram,
Google Plus, Linked In, or via any of her publishers.

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Katie Heid has spent the better part of her career talking. Whether it’s
been as a women’s retreat speaker, member of her church’s speaking team, radio
and television reporter, teacher, or a mom who has to repeat things one too
many times, it’s clear she’s got the gift of gab. She also loves Jesus and
people. Her lifelong journey with Jesus has shown her that since his greatest
passion is loving people, that should be her passion too. Katie lives a chaotic
life in Michigan with her husband and two sons. It’s a life she wouldn’t trade
for the world. (Although, she would rent it out in exchange for a good nap.)

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Bethany and her husband Joe
both grew up in frugal families. Bethany grew up on garage sale clothes and
never remembers her parents driving new cars. Ever. Being homeschooled, she was
raised outside of mainstream culture. Because of personal connections and work
ethic, neither she or Joe had a problem finding jobs; Bethany worked as a
secretary and Joe worked in construction.

Once married, Bethany quit her job and become a full-time housewife. Joe
recently took over the family business, so there was plenty of opportunity for Bethany
to help in that area as well. She also pursued writing, hobby farming,
gardening, selling things on Ebay and other projects. Bethany finds homemaking
incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.

Why be frugal if you don't
have to? When you lower your standard of living, it creates a cushion of extra
money. Depending on your income, this can be a huge cushion. Everywhere you
look, people are eating, wearing, and driving their money away. They are
throwing away their influence and ability to make the world better. It’s often
not intentional; it's just the way folks have been raised. Being frugal helps
save for the future or help a friend in need.

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Ken Ham and Britt Beamer

Scott McCausey

Host

Scott McCausey is the Director of Radio Ministries at Christian Devotions Ministries. God presented this unique challenge in January of 2010 and has since brought exciting, well know Christian leaders to the show he hosts, Christian Devotions Speak UP! Guests have included Christian recording artists, famous authors, ministers and evangelists and famous sports celebrities, all whom share a common goal to spread the word of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in becoming a guest on our radio show, contact Scott.

Scott’s day job has him formulating polyurethane systems for Innovative Polymers of St. Johns, Michigan. He has performed various duties within this company for over 23 years and his vast knowledge of chemistry helps answer technical questions and steer new programs in the right direction. At home, Scott is the father of five children. He has been married to his wife Renee for over 20 years and he leads a Family Integrated Church in the mid-Michigan area. He enjoys writing devotions, throwing frisbees, fishing and following baseball and football.

Meet the Co-host

Cindy Sproles

Cindy Sproles is the co-founder of Christian Devotions Ministries. She is published widely across the country as a contributing author in CBN.com, Common Ground Newspaper and Tri-County News. Cindy is a published author, teaches across the country for Christian Writers Conferences and now serves as the Editorial Editor for Christian Devotions Ministries newly acquired InspireFire.com. Cindy serves as co-host, along with Eddie Jones and Scott McCausey for the nationally syndicated internet radio show, Christian Devotions Speak UP! serving over 45,000 listeners across the country. Cindy also co-hosted the popular He Said, She Said radio. She is a speaker for women's conferences and retreats.